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Oct- 2025 -

29 October

Arms

President Donald Trump rides an aircraft elevator aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a presidential visit while moored pierside on Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Oct. 28, 2025. During his visit, President Donald Trump met with U.S. and Japanese leaders, coined Sailors, and addressed the ship’s crew. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Roselia Garcia)

Trump Approves First Missiles for Japan’s F-35 Jets, Deliveries Start This Week

US President Donald Trump said he has greenlit the first batch of missiles for Japan’s F-35 fighter jets, confirming the weapons will arrive this week, earlier than planned.

28 October

Arms

RBS-70 short-range anti-aircraft defense system

Rojoef Manuel

Lithuanian Army Trials Swedish Firepower in Anti-Drone Drills Near Belarus

The Lithuanian Army has tested Swedish-made missiles against high-speed unmanned aerial systems near Belarus, part of growing military efforts to adopt efficient solutions to counter airborne threats.

24 October

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Germany Signs $2.3B Deal for Israeli Spike Missiles Through NATO

Germany will purchase Israel’s Spike anti-tank missiles in a $2.3 billion deal through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency.

13 October

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

Japan Contracts Mitsubishi to Mass Produce Sub-Launched Missile

Japan has contracted Mitsubishi to commence production of a submarine-launched missile and an improved Type 12 surface-to-ship missile.

13 October

War

USS Cape St. George launches a Tomahawk cruise missile

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Says May Warn Putin Ukraine Could Get Tomahawks

US President Trump said he may warn Russian counterpart Putin that Ukraine could get Tomahawk cruise missiles if Moscow does not end its invasion.

8 October

Middle East

US podcaster Ben Shapiro interviews Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Dismisses Israel’s Missile Concern as ‘Imaginary Threat’

Iran dismissed Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's warnings over its missile program as fabricated, after he alleged the Islamic republic was developing rockets capable of reaching US cities.

6 October

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Western Parts Found in Russian Drones, Missiles: Zelensky

Ukraine has found tens of thousands of foreign parts, including Western-made, in the drones and missiles Russia fired in a weekend air attack on the country, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday.

2 October

Asia Pacific

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kacey Johnson, a weapons load crew member assigned to the 122nd Fighter Wing, Indiana Air National Guard, installs an AGM-65 Maverick missile on an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft during Red Flag 21-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 4, 2021.

Christine Casimiro

US Clears South Korea’s Request for AGM-65G2 Maverick Missiles

South Korea is ramping up its strike capabilities as the US State Department cleared a potential $34-million foreign military sale of RTX-manufactured AGM-65G2 Maverick tactical missiles.

Sep- 2025 -

18 September

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Taiwan Debuts First Missile Built With US Arms Partner

Taiwan has unveiled its first missile developed with a US defense company and planned for local production, highlighting closer ties with Washington amid rising China tensions.

12 September

Europe